PrivateCircle Research offers an in-depth look at India’s private market in 2024-a year defined by strategic investments, record-breaking deals, and a maturing startup ecosystem. Here are the key highlights: Startup Funding Soars to ₹1,00,154 Cr In 2024, Indian startups raised an impressive ₹1,00,154 crore, even as the total deal count dipped to 1,321. This reflects…
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The Indian startup ecosystem continues to show diverse patterns in its funding landscape. November 2024 witnessed notable changes, with city-wise funding figures revealing important shifts in regional funding dynamics. While Tier 1 cities continue to dominate, there was a significant decrease in funding amounts in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 & 3 cities compared…
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Overview In October 2024, India’s startup ecosystem saw a funding flow of ₹7,948 crores across 108 deals, reflecting resilience in the face of global economic headwinds. This marks a 1% month-on-month increase in deal volume, although the deal value saw a 37% decline from the September high of ₹12,715 crores, indicating a shift in investor…
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Lenskart has emerged as a key player in India’s eyewear market, revolutionising accessibility to eye-care products across cities through its dual online and offline presence. Founded as an online eyewear portal, Lenskart has grown into a nationwide brand with over 320 stores across tier-1 and tier-2 cities, processing about 300,000 monthly orders. This reach and…
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Overview The Indian retail sector has shown remarkable resilience and growth, with significant funding activity from Q2 FY 2023 to Q2 FY 2025. This comprehensive analysis dives into the evolving trends across company stages, investor participation, key locations, and sectoral performance. With late-stage companies attracting most of the capital, the industry’s landscape is marked by…
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The Swiggy Mafia 2024 report offers a detailed snapshot of the burgeoning ecosystem spawned from the success of Swiggy, one of India’s leading food delivery platforms. The collective valuation of the Swiggy Mafia companies stands at an impressive ₹6,277.16 crore as of July 2024, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation flourishing within this network. This…
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Overview The Indian personal products sector has seen dynamic growth from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024, marked by varying trends in funding, sector participation, and geographical dominance. While late-stage funding has consistently attracted the largest investments, early and seed-stage rounds have been more volatile. With Mumbai emerging as a dominant player in deal volumes and…
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Overview The startup ecosystem in India continues to evolve dynamically, with significant fluctuations in funding patterns across various city tiers. In August 2024, the landscape showcased a blend of traditional powerhouses and emerging hubs, with notable shifts in investor activity and deal sizes. This blog inquires into the city-wise startup funding recap for August 2024,…
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Indian startups typically take a median of 7 years from incorporation to achieve unicorn status (companies with a valuation of $1 billion or more). However, each business is different and so are their growth trajectories. For instance, Ananth Narayanan-led Mensa Brands became a unicorn in just 6 months, while Five Star Business Finance took over…
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Overview August 2024 was a landmark month for India’s startup ecosystem, with an impressive total funding of ₹14,659 crores across 121 deals. This represents a remarkable 65% increase in total deal value compared to July 2024, and an astonishing 297% rise from August 2023. The increased activity from venture capital and private equity firms is…
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